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l' yAU'ro/IOBILE BODY Filed Aug. 5, 1935 14 Sheets-Sheet l5 Aug. 27, 1.940- E. s. MacPHERSoN AUTOMOBILE BODY Filed Aug. 5, 1935 14 Sheets-Sheet 14 awww Patented ug. 27, 1940 uNnEn STATES PATE Tv @FFECE AUTOMOBILE BODY Application August 5, 1935, Serial N o. 34,781

18 Claims.

.This invention relates to metal automobile bodies and the object of the invention is to construct a body which will be able to withstand the wear and tear of modern usage and which is much lighter than the ordinary modern vehicle Vof the same-size. The purpose of this lighter construction is to enable the car to be handled easier, to use less fuel, and to decrease the cost of manufacture. l0 In accordance with the invention the'usual v chassis is not used, and the body is constructed without depending on the ordinary chassis. The under portion of the body at the sides is formed into box sections to strengthen the body and the vehicle as a whole and Amake unnecessary the usual chassis. The floor or under pan of the vehicle is constructed of metall and is flanged at its sides to form part of the box section. The engine is mounted on a short subframe which is removably secured to the front portion ofthe under pan so that if it is desired to overhaul or inspect the engine, the subframe can be disconnected from the main portion of the vehicle, rendering the engine much easier of access.

specific manner in which the hood is hinged to the body; the manner in which the spare tire is mounted on the inside of the hinged cover at the rear deck of the vehicle; the manner of mounting the springs; the bracing between the cowl and A the front engine supporting frame; the mounting of the gasoline tank; the mounting for the shock absorbers; and the box-sectioned constructions around the door openings and at the vehicle sides.

On the drawings:

Figure 1 is aside View of a vehicle body construction in accordance with the invention, the hood being shown in its partially-raised position -in dotted outline.

Figure 2 is an enlarged detailed view with parts broken away showing the manner of holding the rear ends of the hood tightly against the cowl.

Figure 3 is a section on the line 3-3 of Figc ure 2.

Figure 4 is a sectional detailed View through the `hinge of the hood. v

Figure 5 is a sectional detailed View on the line 5 5 of Figure 2. r Figure 6v is a perspective view of the licor pan o() or under pan of the veh1cle.

Figure '7 is a sectional detailed View on the lines 1 1 of Figures 6 and 8 showing one of the openings for mounting the rear springs or theshock absorbers.

Other novel features of the invention are the Figure 8 is a tilted view (looking from below) of the rear side portion of the under pan.

Figure 9 is a front view of the cowl and engine subframe, and the manner of securing the same together. 5

Figure 10 is a sectional detailed View of the manner of securing the braces and cowl together.

Figure 11 is a sectional detailed View showing the manner of securing the short engine frame to the body.

Figure 12 is a section through the wheel housing at the gasoline tank, taken on the line l2--l2 `of Figure 13.

Figure 13'is an elevational View of the body per se with the doors removed and showing the various section lines on which other views have been taken.

Figure 14 is a section on the line lll-ld of Figure 13.

Figure 15 is a perspective view `at the rear edge of the rear door opening showing the interior of the wheel housing and the manner of mounting the rear seat cushion.

Figure 16 is 'a perspective View of the top and rear deck of the body.

Figure 17 is a sectional View on the line lll-ll of Figure 13.

Figure 18 is a bottom tilted view of the front portion of the under pan.

Figure 19 is a section on the line lS-IS of v30 Figure 6,

Figure 20 is asectional detailed view on the line 2li-20 of Figure 18, showing the mounting for the front end of the rear springs. Y

Figure 21 is a section through the edge of the body at the front door taken on the line 2|-2l of Figure 13. v Figure 22 is a sectional detailed View on the line 22-22 of Figure 11, showing the manner in which the front portion of the engine' frame is secured to the body.

Figure 23 is a perspective View of a portion of the cowl with parts broken away better to illustrate the structure.

Figurel 24 is la detailed view through the front door pillar Vtaken on the lines 24-24 of Figures I3, 23 and 25.

Figure 25 is a perspective View of a part of the front of the vehicle looking from the interior.

Figures 26, 27, and 28 are sectional views on corresponding lines of Figure 25.

Figure 29 is a sectional View on the line 29-29 of Figure 13.

Figure 30 is a perspective view of the door post. 55

Figure 31 is an interior perspective' View of the front portion of the door post.

Figure 32 is a perspective View of the interior of the lower portion of the door post.

Figure 33 is a section on the line 33-33 of Figures 13 and 30.

Figure 34 is a view of the rear portion of the vehicle showing the deck door open and the tire in place in dotted lines.

Figure 35 is a View in elevation of a corner of the rear door looking from the interior.

Figures 36, 37 and 38 are sectional views on the corresponding lines of Figure 35.

Figure 39 is an elevational view of the door looking from the interior of the vehicle.

Figures 40 and 41 are sectional views on the corresponding sectional lines of Figure 39.

Figure 42 is a sectional view of the battery mounting on the line 42-42 of Figure 43, but showing the battery tray and strap in full lines.

Figure 43 is a sectional View on the line 43-43 of Figure 42, but showing the battery tray and strap in full lines.

Figure 44 is a sectional detail on the line 44-44 of Figure 42.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral 2 indicates the metal body as a whole. The body has the metal roof 4, the rear deck 6 integrally united thereto, the windshield 8. cowl I0, running boards I2, the front door I4,.rear door I6, hood |8, lamps I9, front fenders 20, rear fenders 2|, front wheels 22, and rear Wheels 24. Both front and rear doors are provided with vertically pivoted Ventilating windows 26 and vertically slidable windows 28. The hood, instead' of having the usual sides hinged at the top, is unitary and is pivoted at its top rear center at the point indicated at 30 and has a single hook 32 at the front. The usual grating or side louvers for the hooc are indicated at 34 and the usual grille at 3 Referring to Figures 1-5 inclusive, the hood of the vehicle of the present invention distinguishes from the usual hoods in that the sides, top, and front are integral as is best indicated by the full and dotted line position in- Figure 1. The hood is formed of as many pieces as practicable and these pieces welded into a single unit with the grille at the front and the louvers at the side. 'Ihe hood has secured thereto at the inside thereof by welding a U-shaped bracket 38, and

a reinforcing plate 40 is welded to the interior of the bracket 38. vThrough the members 38 and 40 there are passed the bolts 42 which pass through suitable openings 44 in the hinge arm 46, the opposite end of which is pivoted on the shaft mounted at the ends of a bracket 52 welded to the interior of the cowl pan 54. The hinge arm 46 is held on the bolts, 42 by means of the washers and nuts 56. The hinge arm 46 passes through an opening 58 in the cowl pan and has secured thereto a rubber blockor washer 60 which closes the opening 58 when the hood is in lowered position as is best shown in Figure 4.

The cowl I0 is provided with a downturned portion 62 at its front edge forming a ledge on which the edge 84 of the hood I8 is adapted to seat. On the top of the ledge there is secured the usual anti-squeak fabric 66. An outwardly turned portion 68 on the edge of the cowl pan 54 extends under the ledge 62 and reinforces it.

At the sides of the hood the lacing is not secured to the ledge 62 as is best seen in Figure 5. 'I'he ledge 62 has its edge rounded and inturned as indicated at 10 while the lacing 12 is secured to the interior of the side edge 'I4 of the cowl I8. A. suitable strip 16 is welded to the inner portion of the edge 64 and this strip |6 is provided with conventional tongues whichengage the antisqueak material 12 to hold it to the interior of the hood edge` The reason for applying antisqueak material to the interior of the hood edge instead of to the ledge on the cowl at the sides is that when the hoodis lowered from the dotted line position in Figure 1 to the full line position the sharp edge 'I4 of the hood would tend to cut or rub the anti-squeak fabric and cause it to deteriorate in a very short time. It is desired to have the edge 'i4 straight and uncurved so that lit will properly mate with the corresponding edge on the ledge 62. By using the rounded margin 10 on the edge of the ledge 62 the fabric of the anti-squeak material 'I2 will ride over the roundededge and not be subject to injury by a sharp cutting edge.

In order to hold the hood securely in its down position, there is secured by welding at each side thereof and toward the bottom theV U-shaped bracket I6 which is provided with an interior rounded rib 18. The sides of the U bracket 16 are inclined as is `best shown in Figure 3. Secured to the interior of the cowl pan 54 is a spring hook 80, the end 82 of which is rounded as is best shown in Figure 2. When the hood is moved from the dotted line position in Figure l to the full line position, the hook 82 will pass through the opening formed by the U to cause the 'rounded edge or rib 18 to engage the hook 80 tightly to hold the rear edges of the hood in down position. To have access to the engine it is necessary to release the front hood latch 32 (which may be of any suitable type) only and then raise the hood. Along with the hood the grille 36 and side portions containing the louvers 34 will beraised so that access may be had to the engine and its associated and interrelated parts. 4

Referring to Figure 6, the under pan or floor pan of the vehicle is indicated as a whole at 84. The pan comprises the rear section 86 and the front section 88 integrally united as by welding as indicated at 90 in Figure 18. The pan 84 is formed to U shape 92 at its front to make room for the clutch housing and the transmission. It is provided throughout its extent with a plurality of strengthening ribs 94 and has an opening 95 for the battery. The battery is positioned under the front seat. The pan has a suitable channel formation shown at 96 to accommodate the drive shaft, suitable raised portions 98 to accommodate the shock absorbers and a further raised portion |00 to accommodate the differential housing for the rear axle. An opening |02 is provided at the rear for the gasoline tank and the depression |04 is for the reception of the lower end of the spare tire. (Compare Figure 34.)

The sides of the front portion 88 of the pan 84 are suitably formed as shown at |06 to mate with the corresponding lower portion of the center or No. 2 door` pillar |08. (See Figure 13.)

A semicircular strengthening rib ||0 (Figure 8) is provided at the rear of the pan immediately in front of the opening |02 for the gasoline tank, and this rib is covered by a strengthening plate I|2 provided with a plurality of lightening openings ||4.

The pan is generally depressed at its middle (as best shown at |92 in Figures 6 and 18) between the mountings for the front and rear and again flanged at Figure 6.

aaiaoio seats. The metal of this depressed portion has formed therein the tubular formation 96 for the propeller shaft. The forward portion of the front seat H' extends over the shaped portions |06 and over the inclined toe board |l5, leaving toe room tat the rear of the front seat for the passengers occupying the back seat lll.

The openings indicated at I|6 are to mount the rear shackle of the rear springs, while the openings ||8 mount the iront ends of the rear springs. No spring shackle openings are pro vided at the front of the pan for the reason that the front end of the vehicle is mounted on independently sprung wheels.

The openings |20 are to mount the rear shock absorbers while the openings |22 are for the purpose of securing the rear end of the engine frame |24 (Figures 9 and 10).

The openings |26 at the front of the battery opening 95 and the openings |28 at the rear of the battery opening are to allow access to the bolts which support the battery mounting.

Suitable blocks |34 at the rear of the pan are for the purposeof attaching the rear bumper.

Referring to Figure '1, there is shown a detail of one of the openings ||6 to mount the spring shackle or the shock absorber. The edge of the pan 84 is downwardly bent to form flanges as indicated at |36 and then again outwardly bent as indicated at |38. On the underside there is secured the reinforcing member |40, the length of which is best indicated in the perspective view in Figure 8. The reinforcing member |40 is welded to the flange |38 and extends inwardly of the pan a short distance beyond the openings ||6 and is upwardly bent to form the upwardly extending web A|42 Y |44 and welded to the bottom of the rear pan portion 84. This will form a box section, and in the box section the structure of the opening ||6 is mounted. This structure includes the vertical tubular spacer `|46 and the upper and lower ttings |48 and |50, respectively. Each tting has a flange which verlaps the pan 84 and the reinforcing member |40, and a tubular portion |52 which extends into the tubes |46. All these parts are welded together. Suitable bolts or other securing means pass through the ttings |48 and |50 to secure the spring shackle 'or shock absorber in place.

Referring to Figure 8, it will be noted that the inner reinforcing member |40 of the box section extends from the end ofthe chassis frame inwardly a distance beyond the rib and reinforcing plate ||2. 'Ihe member |40 terminates at substantially the point indicated at |54 in There is one of these reinforcing members at each side.

' Referring to Figure 20, there is shown the structure ||8 which forms the means of connecting the lfront end ofthe rear spring to the body. On the underside of the body there is applied a reinforcing member |56 secured to the underside of the pan as by welding. This plate |56 has a flat |58 formed thereon and in the flat |58 and in the pan 84 suitable openings are formed which mate .with the tubular spacer |60. Suitable upper and lower fittings |62 and |64, respectively, have flanges which overlap the pan 84 'and the reinforcing-plate |58 and have tubular formations |66 which extend into the spacer |60. All these parts are suitably welded together. The reinforcing plate |58 has a portion |68 inwardly bent against the interior of the downwardly extending flange |36 on the pan and has its edge |10 welded thereto. The structure |18, as shown in Figure 20, permits the passage of a bolt to secure the front end of the rear spring.

The rear of the bottom pan 84 is shaped as best shown in Figure 19. The pan has the downwardly extending flange |12 at its extreme rear end and beyond the flange the end is inclined as at |14. A bottom reinforcing plate |16 extends entirely across thepvehicle and has the rear flange |18 which is welded to the flange |12 and the lateral flanges |80 which are welded to the side flange |36 of the pan. The plate |16 has its forward edge flanged as at |82 and is welded to the lower edge of the web of a reinforcing plate |84. The plate |84 has the upper flange |86 welded to the underside of the under pan 84, and a lower inwardly extending flange |88 which rests on and is welded to an inturned flange |90 on the lower edges of the side flange |38 of the pan 84.

Referring to Figure 18, the depressed portion of the pan to accommodate the feet of the rear seat passengers is indicated at |92. The side flange |36 is provided with four lightening holes |94 and the smaller holes |96'for the reception of bolts to secure the frame |24 to the body. The bottom of the pan below the front seat is provided with Ul-shaped reinforcing channels |30 and |98 having side flanges |99 which are spot welded to the underside of the pan. The channel |30 has the opening 200 which corresponds to the opening |22 (Figure 6) to receive a bolt 306 (Figure 1l) to secure the rear end of the frame |24 to the body.

Referring to Figure .15, the pan 86 at the end of the tubular portion 96, or at the rear door pillar, is provided with a transverse reinforcing member and seat support 202 which is welded at its ends and edges by means of flanges 203 to the pan 86 and to the adjacent structure. 'I'he reinforcing member 202 is provided with a plurality of lightening holes 204. The front edge of the rear seat pad rests on the top horizontal web 206 of the member 202. The member 202 with the floor pan 86 forms a box section and strengthens the vehicle at the rea-r edge of the rear door opening.

Referring to Figure l2, the gasoline tank opening |02 has an upwardly projecting strengthening rib 208 extending entirely therearound. The rib terminates in an inwardly projecting ledge 2|0 and a downwardly projecting flange 2|2. The gasoline tank 2|4 (shown in dotted outline) has an upper marginal flange 2|6 which rests on the ledge 2|0. A suitable anti-squeak or packing material 2|8 is positioned betweenthe ledge 2|0 and flange 2|6, and suitable screw bolts 220 pass through openings in the flange 2| 6, the anti-squeak material, and the ledge 2|0 rigidly and removably to hold the tank in place.

As best shown in Figure 20, the forward portion of the pan 84 has channels 22| at both sides. The channel is formed by the upwardly bent portion 222, the lateral portion 224, andA the downwardly extending flange |36. This structure forms a downwardly opening channel at both sides of the pan.

Referring to Figures 9, 10, and 11, the frame member 24 comprises the two lateral bars 226 connected at their forward ends by a transverse member 228 and at the rearward ends by transverse members 230. The frame |24 supports a dead axle 232 terminating in journals 234 upon whlch the lndependentlysprung wheels 22 are mounted. The frame |24 supports the usual engine.

Extending diagonally from each side member 226 of the frame to the cowl 54 are the supporting tubes 236. These tubes are secured at their lower ends at 238 to the frame bar 226 and at their upper ends at 240 to a flat on the cowl pan 54. The second set of tubes 242 and 244 have their lower ends secured as at 238 to the frame bar and their upper ends secured as at 240 to a flat 256 on the cowl pan 54. This second set of tubes 242 and 244 extend upwardly and inwardly of the vehicle, or tend to converge from the frame bars toward the cowl pan. The manner in which the tube ends are secured at 240 is best indicated in Figures 10, 23, and 25. A

Referring to Figures 10 and 25, there is provided interiorly of the cowl a pair of bracing tubes 246 which extend from the center part of the cowl inwardly and diagonally to the front or No. 1 door post 248. The ends of the tubes 246 at the cowl pan 54 coincide with the ends of the tubes 242 andl 244 as best shown in Figure 10. The tubes 246 are flattened at 250 and provided with bolt openings and the tubes 242 and 244 have a head 252 rigidly secured in the end thereof. The head is internally threaded and a bolt 254 is passed through the openings in the flattened portions 250 of the tube 246, through an opening in a flat 256 on the cowl, and screw threaded into the head 252. This forms a rigid and permanent structure and is additionally reinforced by a plate 258 at the flat 256.

The junction 240 between the ends of the tubes 236 at the cowl pan 54 is similar to that shown in Figure 10 except that instead of the tube 246 a substantially triangular shaped bracket 260 (Figure 23) having an inwardly directed flange 262 is secured inside the cowl as by welding at 264 to the No. 1 door post 248 and at its forward end by welding to the cowl pan and the ledge 62 of the cowl. Each tube 236 has a head 252 secured therein, and a bolt similar to the bolt 254 is passed through an opening in the flange 262 and screwed into the head 252. A reinforcing plate similar to the reinforcing plate 258 isalso used. The plate 254 is provided with a strengthening rib 264 and with a lightening opening 265, and an arm 266 extends upward into the hollow post 248 and is secured thereto.

In Figures 11, 2l, and 22 the manner in which the side bars 226 of the frame |24 are secured to the forward portion of the under pan 88 is shown. The side members 226 of the frame are tubular or box sectioned as best shown in Figure 22 and are provided with openings 268, and interiorly of the side bar at the openings 226 a spacer 210 is secured as by welding. Fittings 212 having inwardly directed annular flanges 214 are welded to both sides of the opening, the flanges 214 extending into the spacer 210. A bolt 216 extends through the flanges 214 and through an opening in the downwardly extending flange |36 of the forward under pan section 88. The flanges |36 and |38 of the pan section 88 are reinforced at the point where the bolt 216 extends therethrough by an angle extension 218, a continuation of the toe board 280, integral with the dash pan 54. The horizontal portion of the extension 218 is welded to the horizontal flange |38 of the flange |36. The flange |38 is much wider at the forward portion of the pan 84 than at the rear portion thereof as is best seen in Figures 6 and 22. The point at which the bolts 216 are passed through the side bars 226 is further strengthened by the No. 1 door post 248. The bolt passes through a broadened bottom portion 314 of inner wall 282 of the post (see Figures 22 and 23) and into a nut 284 permanently secured in place by means of the cap 286 welded at 288 to the portion 314 of the door post. Suitable shims 290 of metal and/or fabric are used between the outer fitting 212 and the inside face of the flange |36.

The upper wall 292 of the side bar 226 is Xsecured to the channel 22| of the pan 88 by means of a bolt 294 which is screw threaded into a nut 298 rigidly secured as by welding to the inside of the side bar. Suitable fabric shims or spacers 300 are used between the pan 88 and the upper flange 292. The bolt 294 also passes through the arms 392 of the toe board 280 which overlies `the tine of the fork 92 of the pan 88.

At the rearmostnend of the frame the side bars 226 are secured to the channel cross member |30 by the structure shown in Figure 21. channel 22| at the edge of the pan 88 is provided. with the depression 302 for the reception of the head 304 of a bolt 306. The bolt passes through a structure in the channel |30 in all respects similar-except for slight dimensional differences-to the structures shown in Figures '1, 20, and 22. the side bar |24 (which has therein a structure the saine as shown in Figures 7, 20 and 22) and a nut 308 is secured thereto at its lower end. The usual washers 3|0 are used and a spacer 3 2 is shown between the bar |24 and the channel |30.

Referring to Figure l1, between the front bolts 216 and the rear bolt 306 three additional bolts 3|4 are used. These bolts 3|4 do not pass all the Way through the ,side bars 226, but the bars are provided with openings 3|6 on their inner sides, the bolts 3|4 passing through the outer side only of the side bars 226. From the side bars they pass through the openings 3|8 in the flange |36 of the pan. The openings 3|0 are positioned between the lightening holes |94.

Referring to Figure 14, a section through the door opening at the rear wheel housing is shown. 'Ihe outer shell or panel of the body is indicated at 322. This panel is provided with a rabbet 324 to serve as a door jamb and with the flat face 326 which extends inwardly of the door. The wheel housing portion is indicated at 328 while a reinforcing member is indicated at 330. The reinforcing member '330 begins at the bottom of the arch of the wheel house indicated by the numeral 332 in Figure 13 and extends to the top of the arch indicated at 334. The member 330 is channel shaped in cross section as indicated in Figure 14, and has its sides spot welded to the adjacent parts. The wheel housing 328 is provided with the usual strengthening ribs 336 as shown in Figure 13.

In Figure 17 there is shown a section through the rear or No. 3 pillar. The outer panel of the body is shown at 322, the rabbet at 324, and the inwardly extending door jamb at 326. These portions are continuations of the correspondingly numbered portions in Figure 14. The reinforcing member is shown indicated at 338 and comprises a metallic member having the flange 340 welded to the edge of the jamb 326 and to the fingers 342 at the other end of the reinforcing mem- The The bolt 306 extends through` bers, the fingers 342 being welded to the body v l at 346.

Ydownwardly at 350 (Figure 25).

each of which is flanged inwardly as indicated The member 328 extends from the point indicated at 334 upwardly around the door opening and forwardly at the edge of the top to the windshield at the No. 1 post 248 as is shown in Figure 25, this ligure better showing the fingers 342. From Figures 14 and 17 it is to be noted that the rear or No; 3 door pillar as well as the edge of the top over both doors is formed into a box section which greatly adds to the strength of the body. The top of the vehicle is flanged inwardly as indicated at 348 andr then The flange 350 is spot welded to the edge of the reinforcing member 338.

Figure 16 shows in perspective the top 4, the rear deck 6, and the wheel housing 328. The structure is of metal and may be made of as many pieces as is convenient. Where the parts meet they are suitably welded together to form an integral unit. `The rear deck is provided with the window openings 352 which are inwardly flanged as at 354 to form a reinforcement, and between the two windows there isthe reinforcing channel 356. The rear deck has an opening 358 to receive the usual hinged door 360 (Figure 34) to enable entrance to be had to the compartment at the back of the rear seat. Forwardly directed flanges 36| are provided at the rearmos't part and outwardly directed flanges 363 at the bottom. These flanges are spot welded to the under pan 84.

In Figure 2l there is shown the outer reinforcing member 362 (which forms the outer lower surface of the body) and with the flanges |36 and |38 of the side pan forms a box section. The member 362 has the upper flange 364 and lower flange 366 which are Welded to the flanges |36 and |38 respectively. A suitable inclined face 368 serves as the lower portion of the door jamb. The running' board is secured to the flat at 369g and to the flanges |38 and 366. The box section formed by parts 362 and |36 has a plurality of spacing tubes 361 installed at suitably spaced intervals, the tube structure being the same as shown in Figures 7, 20, 21, 22, and 33, and is for Ithe purpose of receiving bolts to support the running board. The openings 369 in Figures 6, 11, and 18 represent the openings at the ends of the tubes. The face at 310 serves to receive the overlap flange of the door. The member 362 extends from the rear edge of the rear door'forwardly across the bottom of both doors and terminates at the line 312 shown in Figure 13, where it is welded to the cowl l0.

Referring to Figure 24, there is shown a section through the No. 1 door pillar. The pillar is indicated as a. whole at 248 and is U-shaped in cross section, the U facing toward the front of the vehicle and closed by an upright strip 316 having inner flange 318 and the outer flange 380 both of which are spot weldedto the post 248. The plate 316 closes the post and forms therewith a box section. The 'cowl panel ||l is also-spot welded to the post by means of the flange 382, the cowl being first inturned as at 384 to form with the flange 382 a rabbet for the overlap of the door. The jamb face on the pillar is indicated at 386. At its bottom portion the pillar is broadened or extended forwardly as indicated at 314 to reinforce the pillar and the structure at the bottom thereof. The hinges for the front door are indicated at 388 and 390.

InvFigure23 at the line indicated by 312 the cowl panel i8 meets the end of the box section member 362 and is butt welded thereto.

Referring to Figure 25, there is shown the cowl panel 54 and the toe board 280 integral v therewith. The toe board has the lateral arms 392 which are secured by welding to the ends of the fork 92 at the front of the floor pan. The outer sides of the arms 392 `are also downwardly flanged and secured to the sides of the cowl panel. A flange extends rearwardly of the vehicle (as indicated at 218 in Figure 22) and is secured between the enlarged portion 314 of the inner side of the door post and the flange |36 at the side of the pan. The toe board has a reinforcing angle 394 at its sides where it joins with the cowl panel I0, and also a rabbeted edge 396 to support the toe boards.

The windshield opening is indicated at 398. From the windshield opening the instrument panel 466 extends inwardly in curved formation and at the end of the curve extends downwardly and slightly forward to form the portion 402 -on which the instruments are mounted. A suitable opening 464 is provided for the instruments and the bracket 406 is provided on which to mount the steering column bracket. The instrument panel 46|) is welded to the No. 1 posts at the sides of the line indicated by 468.

At the top of the windshield there is provided a transverse header member 4|0. 'I'his member has the lower flange 4|2 which is secured to the edge flange 4|3 of the roof 4 as by welding. The header is then upwardly turned tovform a face 4 I4 at the end of which there is formed the channel 4|6. Inside the header at the angle formed by the sides 4|2 and 4|4 there is provided a tackingstrip 4|8 comprising a twisted paper or wooden core 420 surrounded by a metal sheath 422 open at the face 4|4. This member may be secured in place in any suitable way, such as by welding. The face 4|4 is provided with suitable openings to allow the passage of fastening means for securing the lining in place. Other similar strips are applied where needed.

In Figure 28 there is shown a section through the No. 1 door pillar 248 at the windshield opening. Instead of the reinforcing strip 316 shown inr Figure 24, there is used the pillar cap 424 having the inner flange 426 welded to an inturned flange 428 on the inner face 282 of the pillar and an outer flange 430 welded to the outer flange 432 of the post. A suitable rib formation 434 is given to the post at the door opening to form a continuation of the rabbet shown at 384 in Figure 24.

'I'he glass of the windshield is indicated at 436. Theglass has the usual rubber or fabric channel 438 therearound to form a liquid tight connection with the adjacent structure. The windshield is`held in place by the strip 440 which may be of any suitable kind and secured in any suitable way.

Referring to Figure 29 there is shown the edge of the roof over the rear door opening and the manner in which the sound deadening material shape to the rounded shape of the top 4. At their sides they are secured as by welding to the bottom of the cut-out 454 formed in the making of the fingers 342. The sound deadening and insulating material 442 is held between the top 4 and the arches or bows 452 and extends from one side of the roof to the other.

Figures -33 inclusive show the center or'No. 2 door pillar indicated as a whole at |08. The pillar comprises the integral outer shell portion 456 which is generally I-shaped, and channel shaped in cross section as best shown in Figure 33, and is suitably formed at 451 to conform to the belt line of the vehicle. The upper inner portion of the pillar has the reinforcing member 458 flared at its top and provided with a lightening opening 460. 'I'his member has lateral flanges 464 and the top flange 462 which is welded to the roof portion 465 (Figure 16), the fianges 464 conforming in shape to the upper flared portion of the pillar and being spot welded to the post sides to form a box section. At the bottom the reinforcing member 458 is inwardly depressed as indicated at 466 and provided with an opening. In the opening there is received the fitting 468 to receive a bolt for the upper door hinge. The bottom of the pillar has a flared reinforcing member l41|) similar to the reinforcing member 458 and provided with flanges 412 and 414 similar to the fianges 462 and 464. 'Ihese flanges are spot welded to the shell 456 and form therewith a box section. A similar depression 416 is formed, and the tting 418 is secured in an opening in the reinforcing member 410 and receives the bolt for the hinge at the bottom of the door. Between the reinforcing members 458 and 410 there is provided the reinforcing strip 480 having the lateral flanges 482 by means of which it is spot Welded to the shell 456 and gives thereto a box section throughout its entire length. A lower flange 483 on the reinforcing member 410 is welded to the oor pan 88. At the bottom of the pillar |08, at one side, the shell 456 is provided with a ange 484 which is arcuate in form and conforms in shape to the shape of the edge of' part |06 of the floor pan shown in Figure 6. These two parts are securedtogether as by spot welding.

In Figure 33 there is shown a section through the upper and lower hinge bolt openings of the Inasmuch as both hinge bolt openings are the same, a description of one will suffice for both. Inside the box formation of the pillar there is secured a fitting 486 spot welded to the inside of the shell456. The fitting 486 has an inwardly extending tubular portion 488, and over the tubular portion and extending to the inside face of the reinforcing member 410 there is a spacing tube 480. This may be suitably welded in place. The inner fitting 418 extends into the spacer 490 and is suitably welded in place. The shell has the openings 49| mating with the spacer tube 480, the hinge bolts passing through the openings 49| and the tube 490 and secured at the inside of the pillar.

In Figures 34-38 inclusive there is shown the rear deck door and the manner in which the spare tire ismounted thereon.. The door 360 is hinged at its bottom at 492 and is provided with the pivoted links 486 at each side to prevent it from swinging open too far. The links are pivoted at 48'8 at one end 4:0 the door and at the other end 500 they are provided with suitable rollers which operate in slots-502 in brackets 504 Y Secured to the inside of the vehicle at the rear of the wheel housings. The door has the usual handle 506 (Figure 1) and is provided with thc usual catch (not shown) mounted at 501.

The door is of sheet metal and the outside configuration thereof is flat. On the inside it vis reinforced by the reinforcing plate 508. This plate has an outward configuration which closely-follows the shape of the door and is secured to the fiange 5I!) of the door by means of the fiange 5|2 on the reinforcing plate, the parts being secured together by spot welding. The reinforcing member 5|2 has the hump 514 at its middle and from the hump toward the edges there radiate the channel formations 5l 6. There are eight channels, or one channel for each 45. The longer channels 5|8, or the channels which extend to the extreme corners of the reinforcing member, have a plate 520 welded thereto to form a box section, this structure being best shown in Figure 37. This box section forms an unusually rigid structure. The shorter channels 5| 6 are left open.

Referring to Figure 36, at the interior of the hump there is welded the reinforcing member 522. This member is partially conical in shape as indicated at 524 to conform to the shape of the hump and has a flattened part 526 to conform to the central flat 528 on the hump. These two fiat portions are secured together by spot welding. The welded anges 526 and 528 have openings therethrough for the passage of bolts 528 which pass through openings in the flange 530 of the wheel 532 and secure the spare wheel in place. To remove the wheel the door is opened and the nuts 534 on the bolts 528 are unscrewed and will allow the wheel to be removed. Both the at 528' on the hump and the fiat 526 on the member 522 Ihave the mating central openings 535, and an annular flange 531 is provided on the fiat 526 at the opening.

Figures 39, 40, and 41 show the front door I4. The door comprises the outerl panel 536 and an inner panel.538. The inner panel has on its four sides the lateral fiange 540 which spaces the panels from each other, the flange 540 being in turn fianged at its edge as at 542 and having bent thereover a fiange 544 of the outer panel 536. The two fianges 542 and 544 form the overlap of the door. At the angle formed by the fianges 540 and 542 there are secured a plurality of clips 546 which hold in place a suitable rubber or packing strip 548 to prevent the door from rattling and to form a tight joint.

The panel 538 has a cut-out portion which is covered by a cardboard or cloth panel 550. Referring to Figure ,39, it will be noted that the cardboard 550 coyers but a part of the inside of the door. The`part not covered shows exposed portions of the inner panel 538 and these exposed panel portions form the inner surface of the door and are uncovered.l These panel portions may be finished with a paint or finish of suitable color to conform to the interior color or scheme of the vehicle.

The door is provided withthe usual sliding window 28 ,operated by a suitable -mechanism controlled by the handle 552. The Ventilating window 26 is pivoted intermediate its sides and is controlled by a mechanism operated from the handle 554. The handle 556 controls the usual `door latch..

In Figure 40 there is shown a section through the door at the movable window 28, this window sliding in the usual window guides 558. The jamb face of the door 560.is the face of the 

